The nameMélie
Mélie is a nickname for Amélie that came back in France in the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Like Amelia, it comes from the Germanic amal, "work, energy".
Origin
Germanic, through Amélie.
History
Already given in the early 20th century, Mélie came back in the 2000s and peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Mélie
Mélie in France
Mélie was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 810 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Mélie. Half of all babies named Mélie in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 40 births a year on average, against 72 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Mélie in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mélie mean?
Like Amelia, it comes from the Germanic amal, "work, energy".
What is the origin of the name Mélie?
Germanic, through Amélie.
Is Mélie a girl's or a boy's name?
Mélie is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Mélie?
Variants and related names of Mélie include Amelie.